The Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) announced on Thursday the resumption of U.S. flights to six airports in northern Haiti, even as the main airport in Port-au-Prince remains restricted due to safety concerns stemming from gunfire incidents.
New Travel Guidelines: U.S. Flights Resume at Six Airports in Northern Haiti
New Travel Guidelines: U.S. Flights Resume at Six Airports in Northern Haiti
The Federal Aviation Administration lifts restrictions, allowing American airlines to operate from selected airports amid ongoing security challenges.
The F.A.A. had suspended flights to Haiti on November 12 after three commercial airplanes, including a Spirit Airlines flight, were shot at while approaching the capital's Toussaint Louverture International Airport. As a result, numerous passengers were left stranded and significant humanitarian aid operations were affected. While the flight ban for Port-au-Prince will continue until December 12, airlines can now operate from Port-de-Paix, Cap-Haïtien, Pignon, Jeremie, Antoine-Simon, and Jacmel.
Haiti has faced immense turmoil since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, leading to rampant gang violence and insecurity across the nation. Recent incidents have seen multiple gangs unite to attack police stations and seize control of various neighborhoods, with the United Nations claiming that around 85 percent of the capital is now under gang control.
Haiti has faced immense turmoil since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, leading to rampant gang violence and insecurity across the nation. Recent incidents have seen multiple gangs unite to attack police stations and seize control of various neighborhoods, with the United Nations claiming that around 85 percent of the capital is now under gang control.
